Feature Stories
VWU Awarded 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® Designation
The University takes pride in supporting the educational needs of veterans and those in active duty service
Inaugural Life Raft Debate Showcases the Value of Academic Disciplines
Faculty use wit, wisdom, and a touch of humor to argue what knowledge humanity can’t live without
Deirdre Gonsalves-Jackson Selected as Recipient of Virginia Business’ 2026 C-Suite Award
The VWU provost and vice president is among 38 leaders honored for excellence, innovation, and impact across the Commonwealth
Rooted in Impact: Marlins Day of Giving
Spring into action by helping VWU grow, connect, serve, and give back
Mark your calendars for Spring Alumni Weekend: April 10 - 12
Join the festivities at the Marlin Family Picnic, alumni games, class reunions, intercollegiate athletics, and more
Carrying Freedom: The Hidden History of the Purse in America
Author and historian Kathleen B. Casey uncovers how something as ordinary as a purse became an extraordinary vessel of freedom
VWU Helps Shape Community Tradition at 27th Annual Empty Bowls Charity Dinner
Art students, faculty, and campus partners contribute to annual effort to fight hunger in Hampton Roads
SHIFT: Endangered & Extinct Languages Opens at Norfolk Academy, Showcasing VWU Faculty
Professors Derek Eley and John Rudel explore identity, memory, and meaning through the evolving power of language
VWU Celebrates Women’s History Month
Mark your calendars for a month of reflection, empowerment, and community